When people talk about fighting cancer, they often speak in terms of courage, strength, and resilience. But one word I wish we talked about more—especially in the beginning—is self-advocacy. Because
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The week of 4-8 November 2024 is set aside to celebrate the work of nearly 1 million trustees volunteering for charities across the UK. Trustees are individuals responsible for the
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I was diagnosed with primary breast cancer in 2015, and it all felt like a terrible mistake. I was 43, in my final year of an optometry degree and already
I’m a 51 year old NHS nurse and 18 months ago I was told i had MBC…
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I remember the 22nd April 2021 very clearly…
Non dying quick enough for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) I remember the 22nd April 2021 very clearly, it was the day after I had been diagnosed straight to stage 4
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As many of you know, our beautiful Welsh dragon, Tassia Haines sadly died in March 2024. Tass touched thousands of lives across the globe, with her informed, honest, humbling, passionate
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Breast Cancer is the most diagnosed of ALL cancers worldwide…
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